Toronto, Canada – October 2026 – Commercial Bakeries Corp. (“Commercial Bakeries”), a producer of packaged cookies and crackers serving the private label, contract manufacturing, and industrial channels, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Partners, a Tasteful Choice Company (“Partners”), a manufacturer of premium and better-for-you crackers and other baked goods, also serving the private label, contract manufacturing, and industrial channels across North America. This acquisition marks the third add-on acquisition for Commercial Bakeries, since the company’s acquisition by Graham Partners in 2023.
Partners, a Tasteful Choice Company, is a second-generation, family-owned specialty food manufacturer headquartered in Des Moines, Washington. Founded in 1992, the Company produces premium crackers and baked goods made with real, honest ingredients – no artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils, or high fructose corn syrup – out of its 150,000 square foot, SQF and LEED-certified facility. Partners distributes its products nationally across all 50 states.
Cara Figgins, President of Partners, stated: “We are excited to announce our strategic partnership with Commercial Bakeries. This combination brings additional capabilities that we can now offer to our existing customer base, as well as a nationwide footprint.” Greg Maestretti, Vice President of Operations, further commented: “The hardworking team at Partners is enthusiastic about this new chapter and looks forward to working collaboratively with the broader Commercial Bakeries organization to drive additional volume through our facility.”
Press Release: COMMERCIAL BAKERIES ANNOUNCES THE STRATEGIC ACQUISITION OF PARTNERS, A TASTEFUL CHOICE COMPANY
Aspect Consumer Partners, a leading consumer products M&A, strategic and corporate finance advisory firm, acted as exclusive M&A advisor to Partners in the transaction.